RETAILBOSS is the #1 largest independent media platform covering the global retail industry, with a community of over 500,000+ professionals. As a leading voice in retail, business resource, and retail strategy firm, we are on the pulse of retail, delivering breaking news, market analysis, and expert insights that shape C-suite and executive level decisions across fashion, beauty, technology and consumer products.

What started as a boutique firm offering consulting services quickly evolved into a retail resource for cutting-edge market insights. The demand organically grew as readership began attracting global attention. Today, RETAILBOSS operates at the intersection of marketing, research, and retail strategy, serving one of the most powerful global industries—the $31 trillion retail market by equipping business leaders with the credible information they need to succeed.

We remain deeply rooted in our consulting heritage, offering customized B2B and B2C partnerships and advisory services that connect brands, retailers, marketplaces, and technology providers—shaping the future of shopping.

Our Editor-in-Chief

Jeanel Alvarado, Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Retailboss, is a recognized marketing pro and business strategist with nearly two decades of consulting experience in retail and e-commerce. Before launching RETAILBOSS, she served as Senior Managing Director of The School of Retailing at the University of Alberta School of Business, where she led strategy and consulting projects for global brands including Tiffany & Co., Victoria’s Secret, and major shopping center developers.

Her thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, TIME, Entrepreneur, Fortune, Shopify, NASDAQ, GLOSSY, and other publications, cementing her reputation as a trusted voice in retail innovation and digital commerce. Through RETAILBOSS. Her mission is clear: to empower brands, executives, and entrepreneurs with the information and inspiration needed to make smarter business decisions.

Our Services

RETAILBOSS provides marketing and research services and strategic advising services for B2B and B2C  companies, enterprises, and tech innovators aiming to connect authentically with today’s retail decision-makers. With deep expertise in the fashion, beauty, and retail industries, we help partners create authoritative, research-backed content and high-impact campaigns that resonate with the global retail industry.

Our B2B capabilities include:

  • Business Development & Partnerships: Partnering with technology providers, SaaS, and B2B companies to help with business development, thought leadership, trust and authority through RETAILBOSS media channels.

  • Authoritative Content and Quarterly Reports: Developing thought leadership articles, whitepapers, and company reports built by experts with 15+ years in retail and business intelligence for technology providers, real estate, and professional services.

  • Market Research & Consumer Insights: Capabilities to leverage primary, secondary, and proprietary data analysis for consumer and market insights for business development, go-to-market strategy, consumer profiles, trend forcasting and revitalization strategy.

  • Educational Programs: Partnering on sponsored content, digital events, and creative storytelling initiatives to reach retail professionals and key industry stakeholders.

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Our B2C capabilities include:

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